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Oil, stocks fall as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce

Markets 5 months ago

Oil, stocks fall as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce

With the two-week truce in its final hours, the US president said he would push the deadline back indefinitely following a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing the need to give Tehran's "fractured" leadership time to form a proposal.

From oil shock to global financial market shift

Economy 5 months ago

From oil shock to global financial market shift

Due to the reemergence of oil prices as a key determinant amid the Iran war, monetary authorities facing renewed inflation risks are becoming less likely to cut interest rates, keeping global borrowing costs elevated and tightening financial conditions across both advanced and emerging economies.

Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war roils outlook

Economy 6 months ago

Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war roils outlook

US Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged at their meeting next week, as the US-Israel war on Iran sends shock waves through markets and recent economic data has begun to show weakness.

Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees 'somewhat elevated' inflation and stabilizing job market

Economy 8 months ago

Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees 'somewhat elevated' inflation and stabilizing job market

Noting broad internal support for the decision, Powell said the Fed remains "well-positioned" to assess when or whether another rate cut may be needed.

Ex-Fed chiefs, lawmakers slam US probe into Jerome Powell

Americas 8 months ago

Ex-Fed chiefs, lawmakers slam US probe into Jerome Powell

Trump nominated Powell as Fed chair during his first presidency. Powell's term as chair ends in May, but he could stay on the Fed's board until 2028.

Beware of central economic forecasts for 2026

Academia 9 months ago

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Beware of central economic forecasts for 2026

With China’s efforts to upgrade its growth model progressing slowly, the US will serve by far as the global economy’s primary engine, a concentration that creates its own set of risks.

Asian traders cheer US rate cut but gains tempered by outlook

Markets 9 months ago

Asian traders cheer US rate cut but gains tempered by outlook

While the move had been priced in for several weeks, investors were cheered by the fact that bank boss Jerome Powell was "less hawkish" in his post-meeting remarks.

Asian stocks slip as nervy markets wait for Fed

Markets 9 months ago

Asian stocks slip as nervy markets wait for Fed

Asian stocks fell and the dollar was steady on Tuesday as investors braced for a cut in US interest rates later this week while the yen was calm after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan's northeast region though the impact was limited.

Banks are flush with cash, but who will take the loans?

Academia 1 year ago

Banks are flush with cash, but who will take the loans?

Banking liquidity in Indonesia is abundant, but without market certainty the funds risk staying idle

BI surprises with third consecutive rate cut as Fed move looms

Regulations 1 year ago

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BI surprises with third consecutive rate cut as Fed move looms

Bank Indonesia (BI) has cut its benchmark interest rate in a surprising move hours before its United States counterpart is expected to reduce borrowing costs in the US as well.

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